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"I particularly understand the message given by youth, in terms of anxiety and ambition for their own future and that of the country," said 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

The youth-led movement is protesting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for re-election. The 82-year-old leader has been in power since 1999.

Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been in power since 1999 and has changed the constitution in order to stay in office multiple terms.